The Temple Scroll: The Hidden Law Of The Dead Sea Sect
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A landmark work in biblical archaeology and religious history, The Temple Scroll presents Yigael Yadin's authoritative account of the longest and most significant of all the Dead Sea Scrolls — a document that remained hidden for nearly two decades before coming into his possession. Yadin, one of Israel's most celebrated archaeologists and military commanders, details the dramatic story of the scroll's acquisition and unveils its extraordinary content: a comprehensive body of Jewish law that reinterprets and supplements the Torah, written as though dictated by God himself. The scroll, believed to have originated with the Essene sect at Qumran, argues for a radically different vision of Temple worship, purity laws, and religious governance, challenging long-held assumptions about Second Temple Judaism. Rigorous yet accessible, this study illuminates the rich ideological world of an ancient Jewish community and forever altered our understanding of the roots of both Judaism and Christianity.
Author: Yigael Yadin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in biblical archaeology and religious history, The Temple Scroll presents Yigael Yadin's authoritative account of the longest and most significant of all the Dead Sea Scrolls — a document that remained hidden for nearly two decades before coming into his possession. Yadin, one of Israel's most celebrated archaeologists and military commanders, details the dramatic story of the scroll's acquisition and unveils its extraordinary content: a comprehensive body of Jewish law that reinterprets and supplements the Torah, written as though dictated by God himself. The scroll, believed to have originated with the Essene sect at Qumran, argues for a radically different vision of Temple worship, purity laws, and religious governance, challenging long-held assumptions about Second Temple Judaism. Rigorous yet accessible, this study illuminates the rich ideological world of an ancient Jewish community and forever altered our understanding of the roots of both Judaism and Christianity.